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Origins of the Graves surname

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About the Graveses

We have a total number of 61721 records for people with the last name Graves.

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Where do most Graveses live?

In 1921, most Graveses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Graveses

How common is your surname?

795th most common surname in the UK

We have 49,200 records for the Graves surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Graveses most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Johnsons

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Graveses.

What are the most common Graves first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Graves family members

Common jobs for Graveses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Graveses in 1921
Dressmaker

175

General Servant Domestic

130

Domestic Servant

119

Living On Own Means

110

Laundress

104

Common Male occupations for Graveses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

319

Farm Hands

244

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

174

Farm Labourer

168

Farmer

165

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